Returning home
Unless your plan is to retire abroad, you will sooner or later come home again.
PrepareOne's own house is best, though small it may be,each man is master at home;with a bleeding heart will he beg, who must,his meat at every meal.
Get inWhile immigration check is usually absent or a formality when you arrive in your homeland, customs control can be a hassle. Make sure you know what you can and cannot bring in and declare anything over the legal limits.
Reactivate servicesIf you have taken steps to avoid getting mail etc. you should not forget to reactivate their normal working. If you made your credit card work abroad you should probably reset the limitations.
MoneyLook through your bank account and your bills. Beware of suspect withdrawals which could be scams.
BaggagePack out your baggage as soon as you have time.
Stay healthyJet lag might be a concern when you come home.
Culture shockIf you've been abroad for a long time (months or years) you may experience reverse culture shock (or "re-entry shock") when you come back home and find that the place you're from has changed and you have too.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Returning home" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0